NI mate Motion Capture

NI mate Motion Capture is a Godot 3.x plugin that enables real-time skeleton animation using a Microsoft Kinect sensor. It bridges motion capture hardware with the Godot game engine, allowing developers to animate characters directly from physical movements.

Key Features

• Kinect Integration — Connects Microsoft Kinect sensors to stream motion data into Godot.
• Skeleton Tracking — Animates Godot skeleton rigs using NI mate's skeleton tracking capabilities.
• Cross-Platform Support — Works with Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu via Delicode NI mate installers.
• Sensor Compatibility — Supports sensors with fewer tracking points using a simplified rig mode.
• Rig Preparation Tools — Includes guidance for aligning bone axes in Blender for proper animation.

Philosophy

This tool focuses on providing a straightforward, no-frills interface for motion capture in Godot, with self-explanatory node variables and clear compatibility guidelines.